Abram Duncan
8/20/2021 10:09 AM
I will buy a good amount of reusable bags and keep them in my car, this way when ever I shop I will always have them.
Abram Duncan
"I plan to keep all these habits long after this class is over, and I hope to influence people to start doing these things themselves"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 1,092 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO85locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO1,118minutesspent exercising
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UP TO43plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1,118minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO415pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO54plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO344milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO560gallons of waterhave been saved
Abram's actions
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Transportation
Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 3 meal(s) each day from local producers.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Participant Feed
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Abram Duncan 8/24/2021 3:43 PMreally enjoyed planting a herb garden, I plan to start more gardens -
Abram Duncan 8/24/2021 3:43 PMCant wait to start promoting this website to my circle of influence -
Abram Duncan 8/24/2021 3:42 PMReally enjoying these habits I am creating that will last forever! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteWhat do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reusable one with you or aren't allowed to use the one you brought? Carry things out in your hands? In a cart? Accept a disposable one? If you find yourself in this position often, what system could you put in place to try to create a successful habit of not using plastic bags?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteWhile water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
Abram Duncan 8/20/2021 10:08 AMWe all really need to implement reusable water bottles, we must do this in order to shift the way water bottle companies operate. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportationHow has your access to various kinds of transportation throughout your life influenced your current attitudes about transportation and your transportation behavior?
Abram Duncan 8/20/2021 10:07 AMThe amount of times I drove in the past in any situation has opened my eyes up to the fact that there are alternate methods. -
Abram Duncan 7/22/2021 6:13 PMeco challenge has been going well, I have been trying to influence people to start partaking in some of the actions I am doing -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaterName some of the human activities impacting the health of water systems, both locally (your watershed) and globally (freshwater and oceans). What can you do to improve the health of water systems?
Abram Duncan 7/19/2021 12:39 PMTaking shorter showers, have rain water systems, doing our best to use reusable water bottles, we can also promote these things through social media which will widen our impact. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNatureHow do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?
Abram Duncan 7/19/2021 12:38 PMI get to really take in the nature and environment which gives me a deeper appreciation for our planet. -
Abram Duncan 7/12/2021 1:48 PMgoing great really getting in the routine of implementing these actions into my life every day.